Craig Langford
Trained as a mechanical engineer, Craig took an unconventional route into journalism, bringing with him a rare technical precision and analytical depth that continues to set his reporting apart.
Progress on Type 45 Destroyer power upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Power Improvement Project for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
UK confirms success of Aether high-altitude balloon trials
Data collected during the South Dakota trials will inform future development and potential operational concepts for long-endurance uncrewed surveillance platforms.
UK leads NATO air defence integration under DIAMOND
The Ministry of Defence has stated that the United Kingdom continues to lead work on NATO’s Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences (DIAMOND) initiative, aimed at strengthening allied coordination in surface-based air and missile defence.
Royal Navy sub facilities under major Devonport upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that construction is underway on key elements of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme at Devonport, one of the largest modernisation efforts in the history of the UK’s submarine support facilities.
Sweden to design new fighter jet
Saab has received a new order to conduct conceptual studies on future fighter systems between 2025 and 2027.
American fighters fire live missiles over Gulf Coast
The event brought together fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lightning IIs alongside legacy aircraft such as the F-15C Eagle, F-15EX Eagle II, F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon.
NATO opens new air operations centre in Norway’s High North
NATO has opened a new Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) in Bodø, Norway, enhancing coordination of air operations across the Arctic and northern Europe.
Boxer armoured vehicle programme faces further delay
The British Army’s new Boxer armoured vehicle programme has encountered additional delays in reaching its Initial Operating Capability.
Canada to buy $1.75bn HIMARS package from United States
The proposed sale includes 26 M142 launchers, along with a range of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) pods.
New strategy to secure UK steel for defence sites
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to using British-made steel where possible in upgrades to Royal Navy, Army and RAF bases.
